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Old 07-04-2015, 01:47 PM   #1
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I'm installing a set of Red's Headers what do I TORQUE them too ?
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Old 07-04-2015, 02:34 PM   #2
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I'm installing a set of Red's Headers what do I TORQUE them too ?
Thank you Mike
Hey Mike,
A 'set' of reds headers ? Do you have a photo of the set to share ?
If you are working an A/B block, I'm familiar with tube header and a new cast iron version and , of course, the stock version exhaust manifolds. Charlie Yapp makes a 'set' of cast iron exhaust headers, but no one else to my knowledge.
Anyway, just tighten the nuts on the studs alternately by hand till all are tight with a small wrench (6"). And , check retighten after warn up and cool down from time / time. I've used inch lbs , when using torque wrench, but just for checking my hand tightening system. Have never broken anything this way....when both manifolds are FLAT.

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Old 07-04-2015, 02:52 PM   #3
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Red's are tube type headers and I'm installing it on A block
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Old 07-04-2015, 06:41 PM   #4
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yep , just tighten till tight . I use a 3/8 ratchet , extension to get to them , & end wrench for those I cant . just tighten as you would the stock exhaust . brass nuts work well & don't seem to back off ....
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